Karl Beckstrand

"Masterful...immensely appealing...readable...realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations" - Crystie Cook, poet. A child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and is rewarded. Selected by the State of Vermont for primary school career/economics curriculum. Career/job ideasMoney management/earning/saving tipsSmall business inspirationAsian charactersHard cover, soft cover, or ebook"What are you looking at?" asked the boy. "Trouble and treasure," said the old woman. Young children are captivated by the story; older ones want to apply the things they learn (for kids ages 4 and up, preschool - 12th grade). This illustrated folk tale on the value of work bridges the gap between what kids learn in school about work, business, and finance-and what they should know (how to serve others).The perfect length picture book for children (not too long for adults): 26 full-color pages. Teach someone to fish (financial literacy). This children's book shows how to spot opportunities to help others, earn your keep, and save money. End notes have ideas for businesses, money-making activities, plus online resources on career choices, managing money, finding customers, and moving up in an organization.Get this children's business book with summer job ideas and money saving tips; 530 read-aloud words in dyslexic-friendly font by award-winning author and former Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand (Horse & Dog Adventures-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above). Careers for Kids series - #4 (stand-alone-previous title not needed. Others in the series: Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; Great Cape o' Colors: Capa de colores English-Spanish]). Art by Yaniv Cahoua and Karl Beckstrand.Entrepreneur's textbook (8.5"x 8.5", fish fable/graduation gift with Chinese boy and red panda). For free career/money lesson plans, images, and video book trailer, see PremioBooks. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights (c) July 2017), Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2016949820, JUV009090, JUV006000, JUV012060, JUV039220, JUV030020, JUV063000, BUS025000, BUS012000, BUS060000, BUS019000, BUS048000, eISBN: 978-1370287222, paper ISBN: 978-1536889864, hard cover ISBN: 978-0985398811; "5 stars. A clever storyteller...Colorfully illustrated...ideas on] how to build one's own treasure...A very educational resource." - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

"A fun learning experience...colorful and age appropriate." - Author Anna del C. Dye. Has pronunciation guide in English plus bestselling books Migas en las escaleras: Un Misterio (Crumbs on the Stairs: A Mystery), Ella no quiere los gusanos (She Doesn't Want the Worms), Ruidos en la casa: Un misterio (Sounds in the House), and Arriba, abajo en la playa (Ups & Downs at the Boardwalk) -picture books with nods from Kirkus and School Library Journal. Kids love the finding activities, characters of color, and online secrets. Learn Spanish nouns, verbs, animals, opposites, and interrogatives (question words) in a new language (for boys/girls ages 3 - 8 years, preschool - third grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). About 1,200 read-aloud words by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (It Came from under the High Chair-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above) Additional art by David Hollenbach and Channing Jones. Get this children's book in bilingual, English-only, soft cover, hard cover, and ebook versions. 8"x10" children's Spanish book with Hispanic children, 100 full-color illustrations for language learning; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors series, worldwide rights (c)Jan. 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. Misterios y actividades divertidos para toda la familia (ni os de 3 - 8 a os) en espa ol. Aprenda a contar y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Incluye actividades de b squeda, una gu a de pronunciaci n en ingl s y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este libro en ingl s, biling e o e-book (tapa blanda o dura; vea dentro del libro en l nea): PremioBooks. Libro con dibujos y protagonistas Hispanos, 1,200 palabras, 100 paginas. JNF020030, JUV054000, JUV009040, JUV011030, JUV011010, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV002140, JUV028000, LCCN: 2016962278, hard ISBN: 978-1732069695, soft ISBN: 978-1505671704, e-ISBN: 9781311217929

"A fun learning experience...colorful and age appropriate." - Author Anna del C. Dye. Has full text and pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish plus bestselling bilingual books: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery; Sounds in the House - Sonidos en la casa: A Mystery; She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos; Arriba Up, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk-children's books with nods from Kirkus and School Library Journal. Kids love the counting activities, characters of color, and online secrets. Learn Spanish nouns, verbs, animals, opposites, and interrogatives (question words) in a new language (for girls/boys ages 3 years & up/ESL/ELL, preschool - sixth grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). Get this kids' book with Hispanic characters in English-only, Spanish-only, soft cover, hard cover or ebook versions. About 2,500 read-aloud words by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (It Came from under the High Chair-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above) with additional art by Channing Jones and David Hollenbach. 8"x10" Spanish book with 100 full-color illustrations; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors series, worldwide rights (c)Jan. 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. Misterios y actividades biling es para toda la familia (para ni os de 3 a os y arriba). Aprenda a contar, aprenda otro idioma y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Incluye actividades de b squeda, una gu a de pronunciaci n en ingl s y espa ol y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este libro en ingl s o en espa ol (tapa blanda o dura / e-book; vea dentro del libro en l nea): PremioBooks. Libro biling e con dibujos y protagonistas Latinos, 1,200 palabras. JNF020010, JUV009040, JUV011030, JUV011010, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV002140, JUV054000, JUV028000, JNF020030, JUV020011, LCCN: 2017937555, Hard ISBN: 978-0985398897, soft ISBN: 978-0977606566, e-ISBN: 9781311240729

(STEM) "Entranced me...fascinating concept...luscious colors...stunning illustrations." - Jean B. Yates, Vine Voice Reviewer. Follow the stages of a monarch butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. With each blink the butterflies multiply (until a playful dog disperses them).Includes Pacific Islander/Polynesian child plus information on special concern species and insect habitat conservation. Children love to make up/write stories for the colorful illustrations by award-winning author/illustrator and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above. Ages 2 - 6/preschool to first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1).Winner: Promoting Picture Books' Art Cover Contest. Diverse wordless book activities include finding and naming insects and characters and cementing vocabulary by describing the action or writing a story. Blink and there's more-blink and they're gone Other books in this wordless book series: Polar Bear Bowler and Gopher Golf.The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages. Get this pollinator/insect book in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book versions today. 8"x10", full-color perfect bound kids' gift book about butterflies (beginning reader), Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words series #2, worldwide rights (c) April 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2016931905, JNF003250, JNF003060, JUV009080, JNF029040, JNF037020, JUV002300, JUV002070, JNF003120, JNF051150, JUV010000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599010, soft: 978-0692648599 (ebook ISBN: 978-1311095978)

(STEM) "Entranced me...fascinating concept...luscious colors...stunning illustrations." - Jean B. Yates, Vine Voice Reviewer. Follow the stages of a monarch butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. With each blink the butterflies multiply (until a playful dog disperses them).Includes Pacific Islander/Polynesian child plus information on special concern species and insect habitat conservation. Children love to make up/write stories for the colorful illustrations by award-winning author/illustrator and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above. Ages 2 - 6/preschool to first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1).Winner: Promoting Picture Books' Art Cover Contest. Diverse wordless book activities include finding and naming insects and characters and cementing vocabulary by describing the action or writing a story. Blink and there's more-blink and they're gone Other books in this wordless book series: Polar Bear Bowler and Gopher Golf.The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages. Get this pollinator/insect book in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book versions today. 8"x10", full-color perfect bound kids' gift book about butterflies (beginning reader), Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words series #2, worldwide rights (c) April 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2016931905, JNF003250, JNF003060, JUV009080, JNF029040, JNF037020, JUV002300, JUV002070, JNF003120, JNF051150, JUV010000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599010, soft: 978-0692648599 (ebook ISBN: 978-1311095978)

"A fun learning experience...colorful and age appropriate." - Author Anna del C. Dye. Has full text and pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish plus bestselling bilingual books: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery; Sounds in the House - Sonidos en la casa: A Mystery; She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos; Arriba Up, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk-children's books with nods from Kirkus and School Library Journal. Kids love the counting activities, characters of color, and online secrets. Learn Spanish nouns, verbs, animals, opposites, and interrogatives (question words) in a new language (for girls/boys ages 3 years & up/ESL/ELL, preschool - sixth grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). Get this kids' book with Hispanic characters in English-only, Spanish-only, soft cover, hard cover or ebook versions. About 2,500 read-aloud words by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (It Came from under the High Chair-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above) with additional art by Channing Jones and David Hollenbach. 8"x10" Spanish book with 100 full-color illustrations; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors series, worldwide rights (c)Jan. 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. Misterios y actividades biling es para toda la familia (para ni os de 3 a os y arriba). Aprenda a contar, aprenda otro idioma y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Incluye actividades de b squeda, una gu a de pronunciaci n en ingl s y espa ol y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este libro en ingl s o en espa ol (tapa blanda o dura / e-book; vea dentro del libro en l nea): PremioBooks. Libro biling e con dibujos y protagonistas Latinos, 1,200 palabras. JNF020010, JUV009040, JUV011030, JUV011010, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV002140, JUV054000, JUV028000, JNF020030, JUV020011, LCCN: 2017937555, Hard ISBN: 978-0985398897, soft ISBN: 978-0977606566, e-ISBN: 9781311240729

"Wonderfully silly" - Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. Quirky birds with a zest for life, revel, feast, and dance on the shores of a shimmering lake (laughter and fun for ages 3 - 6, preschool to first grade). Counting activityTongue twistersLearn dances & foodsLaughs & online secretsDyslexic-friendly type"Pink birds on a walk, pink flocks in pink socks...Diving, dipping, drinking, dripping, flying, falling, flailing, flipping...Strutting, swaying, swooping, sunning, synchronized swimming-they shimmy-it's stunning."5 glowing Amazon Vine Voice reviews. Kids love finding and counting the animals, dances, and foods-plus the online extras. Read-aloud flamingo picture book has 350 words in dyslexic-friendly font by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above), illustrated by Ashley Sanborn (Polar Bear Bowler and If Cancer Was a Fish).The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages. Get this children's ornithology/bird book- #2 in the Food Books for Children series (stand alone. Other titles: Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids and Grow: How We Get Food from Our Garden). 8.5"x 8.5", full-color children's book/nursery rhyme; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights (c) Sept. 2015) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, BiblioLabs/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2015947081, JUV031020, JUV002040, JUV054000, JUV009030, JUV019000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599034, soft ISBN: 978-1512161786 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310478215)

2016 International Book AwardLiterary Classics Seal of Approval2016 Laramie Award Finalist What if you returned from a journey and your family was gone? What if someone else was living in your home, running what you used to manage-and trying to kill you? You'll love this story for the genuine conflict (and mistakes) a person lives with when they don't have all the facts. Wade Forester must stay in the shadows or be shot. His father has disappeared, and his sister won't speak. Beautiful Patricia Laughlin is running the show. Few people gain her approval, though powerful landowner Bridger Calhoun has high hopes. Each in his/her corner; Wade must decide whether to risk his life for Patricia, Bridger must win Patricia's heart, and Patricia must choose which killer to trust with her life. Survival/suspense set in the historic Nevada silver rush; the writing comes from intimate knowledge of the territory. Having lived off the land, Wilcox depended on his wit, grit, and strength (and his animals) for survival, just as his characters do. Wilcox and Beckstrand weave authentic detail and care for the country and its creatures into an adventure that will make your heart pound and fill your lungs with the rarefied air of the old Sierra Nevada Mountains. Stand alone with bonus short story. Family friendly (ages 14 & up); 54,000 words, 200 pages, 5.25"x8" paperback; Latino protagonist, American Indian man, woman. Simultaneously published as A Sky So Big (New Adult mystery romance/YA western novel), also a clean audiobook and ebook-soon a graphic novel. Written by award-winning author Ransom Wilcox (Horse & Dog Adventures in Early California) and media professor Karl Beckstrand (The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living). Click Karl Beckstrand above for 60 more multicultural stories. Premio Publishing (Worldwide rights (c) 2015) PremioBooks, Audible, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2015937400, FIC002000, FIC030000, FIC033000, FIC056000, FIC059000, FIC027270, FIC022070, FIC027230, FIC027110, JUV001010, JUV002000, JUV028000, JUV029000, Audio ASIN: B07VGP9DC6, ISBN: 978-0692407974, ebook ISBN: 978-1311882387

(Clean western) Winner: 2016 International Book Award, 2016 Laramie Award finalist, and Literary Classics Seal of Approval. What if you returned from a journey and your family was gone, someone else was living in your house-and trying to kill you?Is the drifter her ally or her enemy? A gusty woman and a Latino man, both searching for missing family, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves each unsure who to trust-and scrambling to stay alive. You'll love this story for the genuine conflict (and mistakes) a person lives with when they don't have all the facts.Set in the historic Nevada silver rush, the writing comes from intimate knowledge of the territory. Having lived off the land, Wilcox depended on his wit, grit, and strength (and his animals) for survival-just as his characters do. He and Beckstrand weave authentic detail, care for the terrain and its creatures, and folksy vernacular into a romantic mystery that will make your heart pound and fill your lungs with the rarefied air of the old Sierra Nevada Mountains.Stand alone with bonus short story. Diverse characters, family safe (ages 14 & up), 54,000 words, 200 pages, 5.25"x8" paperback, strong female protagonist, Latino character, American Indian. Simultaneously published as To Swallow the Earth (New Adult/Y.A. survival western, also a Young Adult audiobook and ebook-soon a graphic novel). Written by award-winning author Ransom Wilcox (Horse & Dog Adventures in Early California) and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Anna's Prayer: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl-see 60+ multicultural stories-click Karl Beckstrand above). Cover by Mike Condie. Premio Publishing (worldwide rights (c) 2015) PremioBooks, Audible, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2015937400, FIC027270, FIC027230, FIC027110, FIC022070, FIC002000, FIC030000, FIC033000, FIC056000, FIC059000, JUV001010, JUV002000, JUV028000, JUV029000, Audio ASIN: B07VGP9DC6, ISBN: 978-0692426777, eISBN: 978-1311092038

"Charming.... Sanborn's cartooning is full of...polish and physical comedy" - Publisher's Weekly. The rollicking adventures of a polar bear who hitches a ride to Antarctica. He's never seen penguins before; to him they look like something fun to play with.Children love to tell or write the story. Get this wordless picture book on differences, cooperation, and getting along (for beginning readers ages 2 - 6, preschool - first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1). Children cement their vocabulary as they find and name animals and describe the action on the pages (verbally or in writing). Find the sea lion/seal inside "Kids will delight" - Natasha Yim. A friendly snowball fight set in the poles and brought to life by illustrator Ashley Sanborn (The Dancing Flamingos of Lake Chimichanga and If Cancer Was a Fish). 8"x10" snow story by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Why Juan Can't Sleep-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above).#1, Stories Without Words (bedtime) series. See others this no-words series: Butterfly Blink and Gopher Golf. This children's book on friendship/sportsmanship is available in hard cover, soft cover, or e-book in 20+ languages: Bulgarian, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukranian, and Vietnamese.The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 30 full-color illustrations. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights (c) Nov. 2014) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2014947746, JUV002030, JUV030120, JUV019000, HUM001000, JUV010000, SPO007000, English Hard ISBN: 978-0985398835, Soft ISBN: 978-0692220962 (ebook: 978-1311262097)

(Biography) When young Ida contracts scarlet fever in 1880s Sweden, she almost loses her sight. After another brush with death, Ida learns that there is more than this life, disease has an end, and small miracles happen every day.With new faith, Ida leaves her mother and brother and sails with her sister to America for a better life-free from poverty and persecution. But she knows no English. How will she share what she's learned in a strange country?The prequel to Anna's Prayer, Ida's Witness is a delightful, inspiring story for all ages and cultures (children 6 - 12 yrs., first - seventh grades; 35 full-color illustrations). 2,000 read-aloud words by Ida Lovisa Anderson retold by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (The Bridge of the Golden Wood-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above). Get this hybrid picture book about immigration, religious freedom, courageous women, and family history-available in soft cover, hard cover, and e-book versions. 8.5"x8.5" LDS nonfiction. For free family history/geography lesson plans, images, and video book trailer, see PremioBooks. Young American Immigrants series #2 (#1 is Agnes's Rescue), Premio Publishing (worldwide rights (c) Nov. 2018), Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner's, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/ibooks/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. JNF007120, JNF053240, JNF025200, JNF038060, JNF007080, JNF057050, LCCN: 2016962276, eISBN: 9780463292839, hard ISBN 9780985398859, soft ISBN 9781503247147

(Arctic Humor, Swedish) "A charming wordless story....Sanborn's cartooning is full of...polish and physical comedy" - Publisher's Weekly. The rollicking adventures of a polar bear who hitches a ride to Antarctica. He's never seen penguins before; to him they look like something fun to play with. Children love to tell or write the story. Get this picture book on differences, cooperation, and getting along (for ages 2 - 6, preschool - first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1). Children cement their vocabulary as they find and name animals and describe the action on the pages (verbally or in writing). "Kids will delight" - Natasha Yim. A friendly snowball fight set in the poles and brought to life by illustrator Ashley Sanborn (The Dancing Flamingos of Lake Chimichanga and If Cancer Was a Fish). Snow story by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Why Juan Can't Sleep-click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). See the next in this no-words children's book series: Butterfly Blink. A friendship/sportsmanship book available in hard cover, soft cover, or e-book in 20+ languages: Bulgarian, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukranian, Vietnamese; 8"x10", 30 pages with sea lion/seal; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words bedtime series, worldwide rights (c) Nov. 2014) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2014947746, JUV002030, JUV030120, JUV019000, HUM001000, JUV010000, SPO007000, English Hard ISBN: 978-0985398835, Soft ISBN: 978-0692220962 (ebook: 978-1311262097)

(Arctic Humor, Norwegian) "A charming wordless story....Sanborn's cartooning is full of...polish and physical comedy" - Publisher's Weekly. The rollicking adventures of a polar bear who hitches a ride to Antarctica. He's never seen penguins before; to him they look like something fun to play with. Children love to tell or write the story. Get this picture book on differences, cooperation, and getting along (for ages 2 - 6, preschool - first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1). Children cement their vocabulary as they find and name animals and describe the action on the pages (verbally or in writing). "Kids will delight" - Natasha Yim. A friendly snowball fight set in the poles and brought to life by illustrator Ashley Sanborn (The Dancing Flamingos of Lake Chimichanga and If Cancer Was a Fish). Snow story by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Why Juan Can't Sleep-click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). See the next in this no-words children's book series: Butterfly Blink. A friendship/sportsmanship book available in hard cover, soft cover, or e-book in 20+ languages: Bulgarian, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukranian, Vietnamese; 8"x10", 30 pages with sea lion/seal; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words bedtime series, worldwide rights (c) Nov. 2014) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2014947746, JUV002030, JUV030120, JUV019000, HUM001000, JUV010000, SPO007000, English Hard ISBN: 978-0985398835, Soft ISBN: 978-0692220962 (ebook: 978-1311262097)